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General
Site Survey
To get a signal, the satellite dish must be pointed directly at the
satellite, with NO obstructions between the two. This means NO trees
and NO buildings. Take into consideration future tree growth, house
remodeling or additions and new construction in your area.
Finding
a Clear Line of Sight
 Get yourself a good compass,
the best you can afford. Check the "Azimuth"
and "Elevation"
for your location here!
Locate at least one site on your property that has a clear view to
the satellite.
Do you have at least one clear view to the satellite? Remember, no
trees, leaves, or buildings can be between the dish and the satellite.
If the answer is NO, your site may not be suitable for installing
the satellite system.
If the answer is MAYBE, you may want to contact a local digital
satellite dealer for information about having a professional installer
conduct a thorough site survey.
If the answer is YES, your site should be suitable for installing
the system. Go ahead to the next section of these instructions.
Where
Is Telstar 5 Satellite?
The satellite is always located south of Texas. That means if you
live in Florida, you must have a clear line of sight to the southwest;
if you live in California, you must have a clear line to the
southeast.
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Depending on where you live, the satellite will be at an elevation
angle between 30 and 60 degrees. Southern states point more toward 60
degrees; northern states point more toward 30 degrees. Use our Satellite
Look Angle calculator to determine your dish elevation and
azimuth.
LNBF Polarization Tilt (skew):
Your LNB is marked with a label indicating the polarization tilt.
Your local LNB polarity offset information varies by location. If you
are in Houston, TX your LNB polarization is to be set at 0 degrees.
But if you are on the California coast your LNB polarization could be
as much as minus 30 degrees (clockwise rotation). And if you are in
Maine your LNB polarization could be as much as plus 30 degree
(counter-clockwise rotation). Peaking the dish and
adjusting the polarity of the LNB will greatly improve your Signal
Quality reading.
When adjusting your LNB, it's not going to be turned more than 31
degrees (unless you live in Hawaii). Also be sure you don't leave that
LNB plastic bracket loose. The LNB won't pick up the satellite if the
bracket is loose, and it's slightly off. Finally, when thinking about
degrees, remember that 30 degrees is about 5 minutes on a clock. Don't
turn the LNB too much!
The procedures outlined in the installation
manual and video (that comes with the optional RCA
install kit) will be your most helpful resource for pointing the
dish. This section will re-emphasize some of the more important steps
that have already been provided in the manual.
Make certain that the pole or tri-mast assembly is vertically
plumb. Check it with an Angle
Finder or a level. If the pole or tri-mast is not plumb,
your azimuth and elevation will not be accurate and will cause
difficulty when pointing the dish. Also, if you are using a pole
mount, make certain you pour a sufficient footing that will provide
proper ballast. A pole that does not have sufficient ballast will lean
over time, causing you to lose the signal. Your mount must be very
strong and can not wobble. You must use at least 4 lag screws (correct
size for your installation) in the base mount one on each corner.
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When pointing the satellite dish, allow 5-10 seconds between any
movements of the dish. This allows the receiver to complete a signal
scan, and lock indicating that you have located the signal.
A reasonable signal strength is between 50 and 80. If it is lower
than that range, you are either pointing into an object (e.g. trees,
shrubs, or structures) or pointing above or below the satellite. Your
antenna installation position must have a clear view angle of the
satellite you are trying to receive.
Compare
Signal Strength and Quality
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